LW title fight & Smith-South showdown set for MFC 39

Nov 28, 2013

(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Maximum Fighting Championship is thrilled to
announce two fights including the first of two title matchups that
will headline MFC 39: No Remorse taking place on Friday, January
17.

The MFC’s first event of 2014 will air live on AXS TV Fights
emanating from the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta,
beginning at 10 p.m. ET/8 p.m. MT/7 p.m. PT (check cable provider
listings for channel designation).

Riding a wave of momentum and five victories in his last six
fights, Kurt
Southern (13-4) will get his crack at the MFC world lightweight
title when he squares off against Tom
Gallicchio (17-8). Current MFC lightweight champ Graham
Spencer is out with injury for several more months and upon
returning to action will go down to his natural featherweight
division.

The other freshly announced fight sees former MFC middleweight
title hopeful Jason “The Mover” South (10-1) go down to the
welterweight ranks to welcome newcomer and former reality show
standout Gilbert Jamal Smith (7-2) to the Maximum Fighting
Championship.

“Right out of the gate for 2014, we’re going to continue our trend
of bringing exciting fights to the fans of the Maximum Fighting
Championship and AXS TV Fights,” said MFC Owner/President Mark
Pavelich.

“The MFC is on a tremendous roll right now as MFC 36, 37 and 38
were spectacular, and my whole organization is determined to keep
it going. In fact, we’re determined to make it even better. I want
fighters who are going impress and who aren’t afraid of big
fights.

“I love the fact that Southern and Gallicchio will battle for the
lightweight title, and I can’t wait to see Graham
Spencer back in action and trying to become the first fighter
in MFC history to win championships in two different weight
classes. And I’m ecstatic to see the South-Smith showdown as we
re-ignite the welterweight division.”

Southern has risen to stardom in the MFC with three impressive
outings. Last time out at MFC 38, Southern erased the memory of his
controversial submission loss to Jonatas
Novaes when he blasted Novaes down and out for a first-round
TKO in their hotly anticipated rematch. The Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, product also has a first-round submission under his
belt in the MFC after he quickly dispatched Mukai
Maromo at MFC 37.

Gallicchio, who is originally from Toms River, New Jersey, makes
his MFC debut and a move to the lightweight division after a long
stint at welterweight. Now fighting out of Murrieta, California,
Gallicchio has won five of his last eight including a feature
victory over Len
Bentley.

South made a courageous attempt at claiming the MFC middleweight
title at MFC 38, but suffered a stunning TKO loss to Sam Alvey,
falling with just four seconds remaining in the fifth and final
round. Before that setback, South, who hails from West Jordan,
Utah, had gone undefeated and flexed his jiu-jitsu skills with nine
submission victories.

Smith, a decorated former member of the United States Army, enters
the MFC foray having won his last two fights. Fighting out of
Colorado Springs, Colorado, Smith boasts five submission wins on
his resume including two inside the first round.

Tickets for MFC 39 are on sale now at the MFC Ticket Hotline by
calling (780) 504-2024 and will also be on sale via Ticketmaster
shortly.

For more information and interview requests, please contact:

Scott Zerr, Director of Media & Fighter Relations

Maximum Fighting Championship

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